An exceptional effort by Nolan Freeman carried the Utica Blue Sox (3-0) to a 5-0 win over the Oneonta Outlaws (3-1) on Saturday at Damaschke Field.

Freeman held the Oneonta Outlaws scoreless during his nine innings of work. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on three hits while ringing up eight.

Franklin Jennings led the Utica Blue Sox's offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the fourth and seventh innings.

Josh Covey was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked three, struck out four, and allowed three runs.